Senior Research Associate

Description:The early drug discovery team in the Protein Homeostasis Thematic Center of Excellence (PH TCoE) is seeking a SRA (1-year contractor) to assist the characterization of novel drug candidates for the treatment of various cancers. Specific job duty includes the following: 1) assist the development of a high-throughput CRISPR platform; 2) utilize this platform to determine the therapeutic relevance of novel oncology targets, and to identify sensitive and resistant cancer types; 3) utilize molecular and genetic approaches to delineate the mechanism of antitumor activities of novel drug candidates. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment, and will have the opportunity to work closely with discovery project teams and scientists across the PH TCoE functional areas.

Skills: - Bachelor s degree in a scientific discipline with OVER 3 years of POST-GRADUATE (BS) wet-lab research experience. . - Experience with molecule cloning, DNA/RNA/protein extraction, RT-PCR, western blot analysis, immunoprecipitation, lentiviral/retroviral infection, cell line construction, and flow cytometry - Knowledge of cancer biology - Highly motivated and strong team player with a high degree of independence - Innovative and critical thinking - Excellent time management and organizational skills - Strong communication skills, both written and oral